Siva Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSEE-vah / /ˈsiː.və/

Sanskrit; Tamil; Hebrew

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'auspicious'; Tamil: 'god'; Hebrew: 'peace'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Sanskrit, Siva is associated with the Hindu god Shiva, symbolizing auspiciousness and benevolence. In Tamil culture, it is often used as a name for God, reflecting deep spiritual significance. The Hebrew origin connects to the word for peace, highlighting a different cultural context.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shiva
  • Sivah

International Variants

  • Siv (Scandinavian)
  • Shiva (Sanskrit)
  • Siva (Indonesian)

Famous people named Siva

Siva Kaneswaran — singer.

Siva Ayyadurai — inventor.

Fictional characters named Siva

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Siva was first seen in the United States in 2003. Siva has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Siva has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Siva

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20036
20068
20139
20149
20155
20175
20186
20248